"Why are you so enchanted by this world? When a mine of gold lies within you?" ~ Rumi
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"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing." ~ Duke Ellington
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"Kindness is like snow – It beautifies everything it covers.” – Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931)
not sure why but was inspired by the #predator-prey relationship, between #fox_rabbit
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Sea Change
Print of a pen and ink
9 x 4.75 "
This is an old piece created as part of a series of illustrations for a poetry book entitled "Fruit and Bones" by Elizabeth Zimmers (Yon) back in 2002. Had prints made and just found them again - so I added them to my website ~ which is still a work in progress. Please visit and let me know your thoughts! Next is to add more originals and prints. I am not done with the print on demand but fill ht need I need to add more.
Her poetry was awesome to illustrate - eerie and mystical. She has also written some books https://elizabethzimmers.wordpress.com/about/
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#1 #inktober #ring
“Inside of a ring or out, ain't nothing wrong with going down. It's staying down that's wrong.” ― Muhammad Ali
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First one down. I was so looking forward to these...fyi...for artist (in my opinion) it seems that we enjoy the first challenge, inspiration pumping...ideas flowing... others are so supportive...then about halfway through.. we start doubting... support dwindles t the same time...ideas do not flow as easily... this is when we need support... so mid-month check in with us and wham all of us with support to continue to the end.
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Horizontal pupils are fascinating. Have not figured out the function but did find out that Newts are able to regenerate limbs - including the lens of its eye!
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"Beauty without grace is the hook without the bait." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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"I don't know if I'm the husky guy, but I'm the sexy guy who's a good kisser." ~ Jim Gaffigan
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#inktober day 14 #overgrown
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A standing military force, with an overgrown Executive will not long be safe companions to liberty. ~ James Madison
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I have been wanting to explore the concept of creating a Vitruvian Women. Also felt like I struggled with the composition of the Reflect piece (which I am working on developing a series). Hence trying to learn from the best - in a scientific way:)
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"No pattern should be without some sort of meaning." William Morris
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Sketched out the Harpy painting on a full sheet of watercolor paper.
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"Dragons breathing flame
On my counterpane
That doesn't frighten me at all.:
~ poem "Life Doesn't Frighten Me" by Maya Angelou
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Please google or connect to link to read the complete poem - it is one all children hear:)
this one is illustrated by a master artist:
https://www.brainpickings.org/2013/05/03/life-doesnt-frighten-me-maya-angelou-basquiat/
